Parking Permits

Disability Parking Permits

Applications for parking permits are available at the Nanaimo & Region Disability Resource Centre, or at your doctor's office. These parking permits allow persons living with a disability, who are unable to walk more than 100 metres without difficulty, to use designated "Disabled Parking Only" sites.

GENERAL INFORMATION

There is a $15 processing fee for both new and renewed parking permits. We accept cash, cheque or money orders. All fees incurred in obtaining doctors’ signatures or other supporting documentation is the responsibility of the applicant, and are not part of our $15 processing fee.

Applications can be mailed in or they can be processed immediately with one visit. Applications received by mail are usually processed and returned the same business day. If you stop by the Centre, your permit can be issued in as little as 10 minutes!

Download your Application: NDRC Parking Permit Application

Regardless of the type of parking permit which you have been issued, you must sign the back. As the registered holder, you are responsible for ensuring that this parking permit is used in an appropriate manner. Every parking permit holder is provided with an Information Sheet that lists the “dos and don’ts” of the program. Misuse of the parking permit may result in the permit being revoked, and no further parking permits will be issued to you.

It is the responsibility of the parking permit holder to advise DRC of any changes of address and/or phone number.

There are two types of permits:

Your doctor determines which type of parking permit you are issued – either permanent or temporary – when he completes Part B of the application form. Once the doctor has indicated whether the parking permit is to be permanent or temporary, the Centre cannot change what he has authorized.

Permanent Permit ($15):

This parking permit must be renewed every three years from the date issued. We will mail you a renewal letter for you to sign and return to us with the $15 fee. A doctor’s authorization is NOT required for renewal.

Temporary Permit ($15):

This parking permit has a valid period of 3 months, 6 months or 1 year from the date of issuance based upon your doctor’s assessment. We will mail you a renewal letter. If you feel you still need the use of the parking permit, you will need to take the renewal letter to your doctor for a new authorization. When this has been completed, return the renewal letter to us with the $15 fee.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Nanaimo & Region Disability Resource Centre at (250) 758-5547 or at the email address at the top of this page.